Community Organizer

Community Organizer

Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid) within Allegheny County

Compensation/FLSA Classification: 65,000 per year

Reports To: Maryn Formley, Executive Director & Founder

About VEEEM Pittsburgh: The Voter Empowerment Education & Enrichment Movement (VEEEM Pittsburgh) is a faith-based, nonpartisan, community organization dedicated to increasing voter turnout in Allegheny County. We propel people to the polls by engaging and educating potential voters in advance of elections for local, state, and federal offices.

Who You Are: We are seeking a community-centric individual who believes that voting matters. The ideal candidate is one who can help influence potential voters. This is a management level role and will have up to 3 direct reports.

Position Overview: The Community Organizer is the primary staff member responsible for overseeing the integrated voter engagement program at VEEEM Pittsburgh. The Community Organizer is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with communities and partners in Allegheny County, with a specific focus in Homewood, East Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Organizing

• Lead the implementation of the Integrated Voter Engagement Plan and participate in integrated voter engagement workgroup sessions.
• Provide direct supervision to all program staff members. Participate in staff meetings and biweekly coaching calls.
• Maintain relationships and ensure compliance with all grant requirements from the PA Fellowship. Must participate in all trainings: workgroup sessions, monthly cohort trainings(online or in person), and partnership meetings. Note: In person trainings may require travel throughout Pennsylvania.
• Ensure ongoing excellence in operations, adhering to funder requirements, orchestrate program evaluations, monitor quality control, utilize reporting systems, and participate in debriefs. Provide updates on program activities and services to the Executive Director, funders, and partner organizations.
• Establish effective tracking systems to monitor progress and regularly evaluate program components, measuring successes that can be effectively communicated to funders and the Executive Director.
• Create resources to educate the community about the election process and candidates in Allegheny County. Utilize reporting systems and participate in debriefs
• Oversee the phone and door Vote by Mail and Get Out the Vote activities for registered voters.

Community Engagement

• Ensure ongoing excellence in local program operations, complying with funder requirements and VEEEM Pittsburgh performance standards. Implement rigorous program evaluations and maintain consistent quality in finance, administration, communications, and information systems.
• Recommend necessary timelines and resources to achieve strategic goals.
• Strengthen services and funding relationships with the PA Fellowship to meet or exceed grant goals and objectives.
• Regularly update the Executive Director on progress, needs, and activities.
• Establish clear communication systems with local programming staff.
• Assist in the organization newsletter and other digital communications as needed.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners, VIP coalition, civic and social organizations, and youth advocacy organizations.
• Oversee the phone and door Vote by Mail and Get Out the Vote activities for registered voters.
• Recruit and retain members/volunteers.

Performance Expectations:

Success in this position will look like:

• A robust voter registration campaign that yields 500( ).
• Completed organizational goals for integrated voter engagement plan: Get Out the Vote, Voter Registration, and Vote By Mail campaigns.

Qualifications:

• Education - Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred
• Experience - 2 years field experience preferred (Field experience includes roles where the candidate has engaged with community members including but not limited to canvasser, organizer, community outreach coordinator
• Any combination of experience and education may be considered

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong Communication
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Self Starter
• Relationship Building
• Organization and Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Community Outreach

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive Salary
• Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid Time Off
• Hybrid Work (on site in community and access to free coworking space for office days)
• Work Travel Reimbursement
• A Laptop Computer will be provided for the duration of the employment
• Annual Retention Bonus Eligibility

Working Conditions: The physical demands and work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
• The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment Disclaimer: At VEEEM Pittsburgh,we foster a mission-driven, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to everything we do. Our team is united by a shared commitment to increasing voter turnout in Allegheny County. Each position operates in a dynamic and flexible environment where adaptability, passion for social justice, and teamwork are essential. Staff work both independently and collaboratively to advance our goals of individual support, coalition building, and systemic change. We value professional growth, personal well-being, and a culture of care, ensuring all team members are supported in their roles.

Health and Safety Disclaimer: Employees may work with vulnerable populations or encounter sensitive issues related to social justice. We provide resources and training to navigate these challenges safely and professionally.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Voter Empowerment, Education & Enrichment Movement is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• How has the right to vote personally impacted you and/or your community?
• Have you ever worked in the civic engagement field before?

Ability to Commute:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15221 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pittsburgh, PA 15221

Salary : $65,000